… the 2030 target possible • Sets out actions that will be taken to: build and retrofit homes provide for clean and sustainable travel generate clean, renewable energy reduce consumption and waste support the creation of low carbon jobs • Acknowledges the local effects of climate change • Confirms our commitment to continue to work with partners and central government to enable…
… is ambitious, but necessary in order to provide a healthy and sustainable borough for the generations to come. Whilst this plan focusses on our actions to 2030, we are fully accepting there will be more we can do both between now and are target date of 2030 and beyond. The role of the annual review of the action plan is to enable new ideas, new technology and changes in public opinion…
… and legislation to be adopted and included. Our aim for future generations of this borough is to leave a legacy of a green, sustainable borough in which green choices are affordable to all. The investigation of the Council’s (and the borough’s) carbon footprint has identified that the biggest contributions to out carbon emissions are the use of diesel and other fuels, gas, and the waste we produce…
…, to improve the carbon efficiency of their home. Commitment Action Partners Timescale Improvements to Buildings Make best use of the planning processes to ensure all new housing stock is sustainable in design and affordable to heat Including encouragement of renewable energy generation LCC, developers Ongoing Annual Work with private landlords and housing associations…
… Ongoing Annual Work with schools and colleges to promote sustainable use of water and elimination of waste LCC, schools and colleges Short term Investigate potential agricultural improvements Investigate potential savings and improvements across the agricultural sector, and how the Council can support improvements NFU, agricultural sector Short term Encouraging…